teachers
|teach-ers|
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/ˈtiːtʃərz/
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/ˈtiːtʃəz/
(teacher)
one who teaches
Etymology
Etymology Information
'teacher' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'tǣċere', where the root 'tǣċan' meant 'to show, point out, teach'.
Historical Evolution
'teacher' changed from Old English 'tǣċere' (from the verb 'tǣċan') and passed through Middle English forms like 'techer' before becoming the modern English word 'teacher'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'one who shows or points out' and over time evolved into the current meaning of 'one who instructs or educates'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
plural of 'teacher': people who teach, especially in schools or educational settings.
Teachers explained the experiment carefully to the class.
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Last updated: 2025/10/08 07:27